Two Gardens
On my second visit to the ER in one day, I encountered the grumpy admitting nurse. Everything she did had a rough edge to it, from setting up the heart…
A River of Possibilities
I have a stack of books by all of my reading chairs, a large collection of Podcasts that resonate with me in my Spotify App, and a collection of amazing…
Narratives
I’m not big on the calendar new year. For me, the winter solstice and return of the light marks the turning of the year. Last year, on the Solstice, Sharon…
An Analog Life
Cal Newport saved my life. Actually, he invited me to save my own life. I first met Cal in his book “Deep Work” which excited me about reimagining work, even…
The Things They Carry…
Sometimes I’m surprised at what tilts the scales toward grieving. Earlier last year I received news that a co-worker of mine “separated from employment” and I felt such a loss.…
Inspiration or Infiltration
I’ve been hunting. Not with a shotgun or bow and arrow. I’ve been hunting with my mouse. Looking for inspiration. But sometimes an inspiration steals the show. Becomes the star…
Healthy Habits
My last post was about carrots. Not the vegetable, but the concept. This week I want to celebrate finishing something: labels in the studio! And while I was at it,…
And Finishing…
Last week I wrote about the difficulty of starting. But I’m much better at starting things than finishing them. With my artwork, numerous starts can actually help the process, giving…
Stella Sunday Afternoons 